Stipulation To Attend Alternative Dispute Resolution And Delay Initial Case Management Conference {ALA ADR-001}

ALA ADR-001, STIPULATION TO ATTEND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) AND DELAY INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FOR 90 DAYS. This form is a stipulation that allows parties to a civil lawsuit in Alameda County, California, to agree to attend alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and delay the initial case management conference for up to 90 days. The stipulation requires that all parties agree to complete ADR within 90 days and certify several factors, including that no party has requested a complex civil litigation determination hearing, all parties intend to submit to the jurisdiction of the court, and that the parties have agreed to a specific plan for sufficient discovery to make the ADR process meaningful. The stipulation also requires that copies of the form and self-addressed stamped envelopes are provided for returning endorsed filed stamped copies to counsel and all parties, that case management statements are submitted with the stipulation, and that all parties will attend ADR conferences. Finally, the stipulation specifies that the court will not allow more than 90 days to complete ADR. Overall, the purpose of the stipulation is to encourage parties to resolve their dispute through ADR in a timely and efficient manner, while ensuring that all parties are on board with the process and the associated timeline. Form Approved for Mandatory Use Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.221(a)(4). www.FormsWorkflow.com